In a short story, a young composer writes a successful composition and becomes famous. However, he eventually
starts getting depressed by the attention and decides to
start composing anonymously. He finds this makes him
much happier.
What are two literary themes that can be determined from the above
description?
O A. Talent and fame are not related, and one must work to please
oneself, not others.
B. A famous composer is unhappy with the notoriety he receives,
and he decides to work anonymously.
C. One cannot control everything in one's life, and sometimes it is
necessary to focus on one's blessings.
D. Fame does not bring happiness, and joy can be found from
everyday moments.

The wizard of oz provides an example of a universal idea that connects with most readers. dorothy is lost in oz. during her journey, she comes to understand that there is no place like home. the author, l. frank baum, includes colorful descriptions to readers picture the strange place where dorothy has landed. this to convey the feeling of being lost. most readers can relate to this feeling through a variety of personal experiences. this universal truth allows readers to connect to the character, and in turn to feel less lonely and isolated themselves. which literary terms should be included in this body paragraph? check all that apply. characterization imagery irony theme setting

Lines 47–56: determine the central idea of these lines

The following question asks about one or more selections from your literature textbook. you may use your textbook to answer this question. both “lob’s girl” and “jeremiah’s song” contain flashbacks. in a paragraph, explain what this plot technique adds to the stories. support your answer with one detail from each story.